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S528 ETV

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,130 mi
Last recorded113,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 ETV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 113,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear most seats not fitted at time of the test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear most seats not fitted at time of the test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/f cv gaiter seapage of grease

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner side light inop

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r inner side light inop

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2007

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2006 70,132 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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S528 ETV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S528 ETV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S528 ETV registered?

S528 ETV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S528 ETV safe to buy?

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